Achieva Life | Money Management, Financial & Lifestyle Tips

Achieva Life | Financial, Money Management, & Lifestyle Tips

Brought to you by Achieva Credit Union, Achieva Life is a blog dedicated to bringing you unique, interesting and useful content. Achieva Life is more than just credit union news; it’s about lifestyle, community, and communication. Come to Achieva Life to connect with content that aims to help your financial and overall well-being.

February 19, 2016

What the EMV?!

By Achieva Credit Union | Articles, Finance, Technology | No Comments

Most people understand what the acronyms OMG, SMH, and LOL mean. But what about EMV? You may have heard of EMV, and possibly have seen new EMV readers at retailers, but what exactly is it? More importantly, why should you care? EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard, Visa (the three companies that developed the technology) and is a new security feature embedded in ATM, debit, and credit cards. Instead of the old method of storing your information on a magnetic stripe, EMV cards store your information on a “chip”, which is a small integrated circuit. EMV cards are not “swiped” at...

February 12, 2016

Are You Overlooking These Tax Deductions?

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Tax season is upon us, and people everywhere are sharpening their pencils and doing everything in their power to maximize their refunds. While most of us understand the basics of tax deductions, the complex IRS rules are constantly changing, making it easy to leave a few tax dollars on the table. While preparing your return this year, spend a little extra time to determine if you qualify for any of these often overlooked deductions. Donations If you donated furniture, clothing, appliances or household items to an approved charity during the previous year, you may receive a write-off for the items’...

January 22, 2016

Save Big on Fitness Memberships

By Achieva Credit Union | Articles, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle | No Comments

Staying fit doesn’t always come cheap. It can be difficult to fit exercise into your schedule, and even more difficult to fit it into your budget. The cost of a membership to your local fitness center can be pricey, especially if you are looking for a modern facility with a wide selection of the most current equipment. But don’t fret – there are ways to improve your physical fitness without putting a dent into your financial fitness. Go with a friend Many fitness centers allow patrons to bring a guest and may even offer special pricing for groups. Search for coupons...

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